We signed up for the Circle Island Sunset Tour. P...

We signed up for the Circle Island Sunset Tour. Prior to the purchase, Waynette was a great resource for information. I'm not an intrepid flyer so her info regarding the skill level and safety record of their pilots was a big help in feeling comfortable about my choice. Once at the airport, the company's commitment to customer safety and comfort was evident. We had a thorough pre-flight briefing with both a member of ground crew and then with the pilot. They even supplied us with ginger chews to help settle a queasy stomach (though with our pilots smooth flying they were unnecessary.)
Our pilot was Koji. He was friendly, informative and checked frequently on our comfort. During our flight he took note of our comments and seemed to spend extra time at locations in which our group expressed particular interest. At each point of interest he always flew so both sides of the helicopter got the best view and photo opp. I particularly enjoyed the valley with 2000 ft tall waterfalls and of course the amazing lava flows in Volcano National Park. This tour is the highlight of my trip so far and I recommend it highly.